News & events

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019

Six Christchurch West Melton businesses have stepped up to tackle issues and are leading the way in stormwater management and technology.

Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019

A planting day led by a Kaikōura dairy farmer has seen massive environmental benefits to his farm and the Lyell Creek.

Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019

More than 600 natives have been planted along the bank of the Waihao River as part of the Black Hole Enhancement Project.

Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019

The Christchurch West Melton zone committee held a workshop recently where they learned about the challenges Cashmere Stream faces.

Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019

The Selwyn Waihora and Waimakariri zone committees share a mission to expand recreational opportunities along the Waimakariri River

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019

Banks Peninsula forestry resource management officer Sarah Helleur is new to her role but has already established a strong rapport with the local industry.

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019

Pest control efforts in the Canterbury high country are rescuing large areas from colonisation by introduced conifers.

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 by Upper Waitaki Chair Simon Cameron

Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee Chair, Simon Cameron, gives an update on the action being taken to address a decline in water quality in the Ahuriri.

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Steve Lowndes Chairman, Environment Canterbury

Steve Lowndes is wrapping up his experience as a councillor and chair and reflects on achievements and the challenges lying ahead for the new council.

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla on the importance of protecting the high country's lakes and streams.

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019

More than a decade of conservation work has resulted in a Kaikōura farmer working towards establishing a significant restored wetland.

Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2019 by Ken Hughey, Acting Chair, Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee

Reflections on how far the committee has come with water management and how it is approaching future challenges.